MVMA Spring CE - Updates on Clinical Ophthalmology (Vet Tech Program)
CE program presented especially for veterinary technicians!
Updates on Clinical Ophthalmology (Vet Tech Program)
Anthony Alario, DVM, DACVO and Rosie Villers-LaRocque, CVT
3 CE credits
Veterinary Technician fee: $50
Only veterinary technicians and assistants are eligible to attend this event. If you don't yet have a profile with MVMA, please sign up to take advantage of this program!
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Virtual Event via Zoom
Ophthalmology 101
Rosie Villers-LaRocque, CVT
Anatomy of the Eye
- Discussing anatomy by layers
Taking a thorough ophthalmic history
Performing basic ophthalmic technician exam (with videos)
- STT
- IOP
- Stain
- Menace
- PLR
Brief touch on blind pets
Red Eye is in as a sick appointment; let’s go through it
- Conjunctiva
- Sclera
- Cornea
- Anterior Chamber
Brief touch on cataracts
Common eye medications
- Topical
- OTC products
Discussing with owners how to apply medications
Case Series in Veterinary Ophthalmology
Anthony F. Alario DVM, DACVO
This lecture uses primarily photos to prompt discussion on diseases frequently encountered by the veterinary practitioner. The following diseases are presented and discussed in detail, including etiology, clinical signs and treatment.
- Eyelid disease
- Entropion of the eyelid
- Eyelid masses
- Eversion of the cartilage of the nictitans
- Plasmoma
- Corneal disease
- Corneal endothelial dystrophy/degeneration
- Trauma/Corneal foreign body
- Corneal neoplasia
- Corneal sequestrum
- Scleritis/episcleritis
- Corneal granulation tissue
- Indolent erosions
- Uvea
- Golden Retriever Pigmentary uveitis
- Uveal neoplasia
- Ocular Melanosis of the Cairn terrier
- Glaucoma
- Posterior segment
- Lens – Cataract vs nuclear sclerosis
- Retina – Retinal detachments
Session is approved for veterinary technician CE in Massachusetts.
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Anthony Alario, DVM, DACVO
Dr. Anthony Alario is originally from New Jersey and completed his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University. Anthony obtained his veterinary degree from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and remained at Tufts to complete a one year internship followed by a three year residency in comparative ophthalmology. During his eight years at Tufts University, Anthony published many peer-reviewed articles in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. He has also had the privilege of speaking on the topic of veterinary ophthalmology as an invited speaker to veterinarians around the country.
Much of Anthony’s research is in the field of non-invasive imaging techniques of the eye; however, he has a strong interest in glaucoma and diseases of the lens as well. What Anthony enjoys most about ophthalmology is the variety of species he has the
opportunity to work with and the many unique ocular adaptations each animal has developed.
Anthony lives with his better half, also a veterinarian, and their three boys. They share their home with many animal friends including three cats, two dogs, two horses, chickens, ducks, turkeys and honeybees. The whole family loves the outdoors and loves living in rural New Hampshire.
Rosie Villers-LaRocque, CVT
Rosie got her start with animals at an animal shelter summer camp. She continued to volunteer and work there every summer until she was 20 years old. A friend introduced her to veterinary medicine by getting her a job as receptionist at a veterinary hospital. That sealed the deal. Rosie moved to being a technician and graduated from North Shore Community College in 2008 with an Associates of Science in Veterinary Technology.
Rosie started in general practice but got into ophthalmology in 2010 in Massachusetts. She later moved to New Hampshire and started as one of the original veterinary technicians at New England Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2020. She has become the medical team manager there and loves her co-workers, clients, and patients.
When Rosie isn’t at work, she is spending time with her husband, Paul, their two children, Noah and Olivia, and their chihuahua, Remy. They like spending time with friends and family outdoors and family movie nights.
Rosie’s favorite hobby is making sourdough every week. Her favorite breed is chihuahuas. They have giant personalities in tiny little bodies. She even has a chihuahua pouch at work!
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